Byzantine Mystras

A perfectly preserved byzantine village. We also ate special candy called loukoumi that we had to bring home. A surprise visit to Sparta was a treat!

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This is Sparta!

Modern day Sparta was built over ancient Sparta. When you arrive, you can see the very mountains and surroundings the ancient people saw.

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A philosopher named Plethon intimate with the teachings of Aristotle and Plato helped advance the idea of Hellenism and what it means to be Greek.